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The #RoseParade — started in 1890 as a promotional event by a local social club to show off Pasadena’s famously mild winter weather — kicked off Monday under clear skies and temperatures in the 40s.

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Typically held on New Year’s Day, the event is being held Monday as part of the parade’s “never on a Sunday” tradition.

The parade’s theme this year — an expression of hope and resilience — is “Turning the Corner.”

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After a tough few years, Jennifer and Andy Veera were excited to bring their 8-year-old triplets, David, Daniel and Lily, and daughter, Leilani, who turns 10 on Tuesday, to the parade for the first time.

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A #NewYearsDay observation about holiday traditions: @MummersFestival should get as much limelight as @RoseParade on January 1 -- they both have great traditions. But it doesn't, because #mummersparade isn't a made-for-TV event like #RoseParade... 1/
@MummersFestival @RoseParade Having been to the #RoseParade, it's scripted down TO THE SECOND. @RoseParade staff go to great lengths to make sure the show goes off without a hitch, and stays within its two-hour timeframe... 2/
@MummersFestival @RoseParade @RoseParade float designers even get fined if their floats malfunction and cause delays (e.g., last year's fire on a float). #RoseParade is essentially a TV show that happens to have a big audience that watches it live. 3/
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